NHTSA Recall 23V870000: Air bags: side/window
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,712 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Verano.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V870000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N232425640 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | December 21, 2023 |
| Owner notification | July 22, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Safety risk
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V870000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.